COORDINATED FAMILY SUPPORT (CFS) SERVICES HIGHLIGHTS:

What does cfs do?

It is there to improve equitable access to services and support and reduce ethnic and racial disparities in the purchase of services.

which consumers qualify

Developmentally disabled adults 18+ who are served by the regional center and choose to reside at their family home.

CFS HELPS WITH LANGUAGE

The individual and the family may not have the language skills to access services and programs to which they are entitled

CFS ASSISTS WITH ETHNIC, RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS DISPARITIES

The ethnicity or racial background may cause disparities in the purchase of services by the developmentally disabled or their families. Some cultures may have issues asking for services or feel they don’t want to be a burden to the system or simply be unaware of the services to which they are entitled. The individual or their family may have restrictions or observances that prevent them from partial or total use of services and support.

CFS goals

* Accommodate & respect the consumer’s language, culture, and ethnic background

* Enhance the quality of life for the consumer and -- by extension – that of their family

* Coordinate / schedule the services currently received

* Help with consumer’s diagnosis and planning for the future

* Train on how to access additional services

* Potential training of the family providing care as needed

* Help consumers identify transportation options

* Identify backup providers should the primary provider fails to d

NExt step for consumers

Ask your regional center service coordinator for the CFS service. Remember: CFS does not replace any service you are already receiving, so you don't lose a service by applying for CFS. It is an additional service.

Improving equitable access to services and supports and reducing ethnic and racial disparities in the purchase of services